I understand not everyone may want or use Webmin, so no sense using the resources.

We use Webmin whenever working on EFA. It would take me much longer without File Manager and GUI for editing files copy/paste etc. Also for configuring LDAP, scripts, postfix, mailscanner and so on. We have a considerable amount of customization in our Postfix.

Even for viewing log files.

It makes the whole package much easier to manage without being an expert in Linux.

"adding webmin in as an option you can turn on" That's ok, but where do you draw the line?
I like the current minimal approach, as it's no issue to install additional packages. I always install mc, due the simple fact I'm used to it ( having a windows background) and I still feel a bit silly sitting next to someone who uses command-line only.

Sometimes you need to change. Just remember the first time you used the vi editor. When used to it, it's a blessing.

I certainly dont mind learning new skills. I wish I knew Linux better after working with it for over 10 years.

My challenge is the same as for most of us, we have a lot of ground to cover. Various Windows server technologies, different NIX distros and the hardware. I would love to know more about all of them. I shove stuff in my brain and most leaks out.

We have Webmin on all our Linux servers. Makes my work easier and reduces the learning curve.

Million $$$ question. Does this interface make the most sense for developing the admin portal for eFa as a webmin module? What is great is all the stuff you can already do with webmin,...and I don't have to reinvent the wheel

If I do, I will need to include webmin as a core component.

I was going to develop an admin portal from scratch using Symfony/Bootstrap/etc. but why?

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